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Rowing Ergonomics

It is a Snow Shoe 14 with rowing rig. A 20# boat plus rowing rig appeals. Of course just because it can or has been done does not mean it worked. I know this boat can be built with less rocker. With stern weighted slightly down, maybe she'll track just fine.
Was interested in opinions and references for setting up good rowing ergonomics? Thought this could serve my purposes for rowing upriver with little portage and still be used for canoeing.
Thanks!

Re: Rowing Ergonomics

Re: Rowing Ergonomics

Yes Nick. Did it not appear in initial post? It shows on my end.
I've used John Harris' article to arrange the geometry. I'd wait to see where she floats with my tonnage in the boat and perhaps have the seat removable and adjustable 2-3" fore and aft.

Re: Rowing Ergonomics

Originally Posted by EeBe4

Yes Nick. Did it not appear in initial post? It shows on my end.
I've used John Harris' article to arrange the geometry. I'd wait to see where she floats with my tonnage in the boat and perhaps have the seat removable and adjustable 2-3" fore and aft.